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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,061.21, 34,595.93 and 21,644.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,061.21, 34,595.93 and 21,644.63 is: 29,879.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,061.21 : 34,595.93 = 21,644.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,061.21/34,595.93 = 21,644.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,061.21x = 34,595.93 × 21,644.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,061.21x = 748,815,985.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 748,815,985.49/25,061.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,879.49

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